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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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